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How to unplug from Apple Intelligence on iOS and macOS
Apple Intelligence is still in its infancy, but not everyone wants to use it. Here's how to disconnect from Apple Intelligence on iOS and macOS.
Apple Intelligence might turn itself back on with the latest software updates
If you turned Apple Intelligence off in iOS or macOS, you might have to do that again after the most recent update.
Apple's Latest Updates Re-Enable Apple Intelligence on Some Devices
Some users are reporting that Apple's latest software updates are quietly re-enabling Apple Intelligence features, even after they had
How to turn off Apple Intelligence on all your Apple devices
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Apple's Latest Update Might Have Opted You Back Into Apple Intelligence
Apple turns on Apple Intelligence by default with iOS 18.3 and macOS 15.3, but you can disable the feature at any time. However, some users are seeing the feature turn back on after updating to the latest updates.
Bug in macOS and iOS updates re-enables Apple Intelligence for some who’d opted out
On Mac, go to  > System Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri and flip the Apple Intelligence toggle to off. On iPhone, open the Settings app then Apple Intelligence & Siri and flip the Apple Intelligence toggle to off. We’d expect the issue to be resolved in the next updates.
PSA: Apple’s latest updates turn on Apple Intelligence even if you had switched it off
According to Johnson’s blog, he installed the macOS 15.3.1 update on a MacBook Pro with Apple Intelligence off. When the MacBook Pro restarted, Setup Assistant appeared with a screen for Apple Intelligence.
PSA: Latest Software Updates Enable Apple Intelligence on Some Mac, iPhone, iPad
Many Mac, iPhone, and iPad users are discovering that installing the latest available system software updates of MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1, iOS 18.3.1, and iPadOS 18.3.1 will automatically enable Apple
iPhone Update Quietly Turns On Apple Intelligence, Angers Users
On Monday, Apple rolled out the new macOS Sequoia 15.3.1 and iOS 18.3.1 updates — and it seems the update has inadvertently turned on Apple Intelligence for a slew of users, as spotted by MacRumours and The Verge. Software developer Jeff Johnson has since compiled some user complaint reports.
Did Apple Automatically Opt You Into AI With the Latest iPhone Update? Here's How to Turn It Off
Apple released security updates this week to patch a serious vulnerability -- and in the process snuck in a little Apple Intelligence surprise. On devices that support the still-beta AI technology, if you'd previously turned Apple Intelligence off,
The latest iOS update might have reactivated Apple Intelligence features
Some Apple users are reporting the most recent updates re-enabled Apple Intelligence features that had once been turned off.
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Report reveals details of how Apple Intelligence will work in China
As reported earlier today, Apple has officially partnered with Alibaba to enable Apple Intelligence for iPhone users in China.